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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
PMMSY in Andhra Pradesh
 to : The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing a flagship scheme of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana  with highest ever investment of Rs. 20,050 crore with effect from the financial year 2020-21 in the country including in the State of Andhra Pradesh. Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme Component of PMMSY, an investment of Rs. 1955 crore has been envisaged for development of fisheries in the State of Andhra Pradesh. The Department of Fisheries, Government of India during the financial years 2020-21 and 2021-22 has accorded approval to the fisheries development proposals of Government of Andhra Pradesh at a total cost of Rs. 779.371 crore with a central share of Rs. 247.872 crore. The central funds are released to the State Government based on submission of viable proposals in accordance with the guidelines of PMMSY, progress on implementation of the approved projects, utilization of central funds released for the purpose and compliance of relevant financial guidelines/procedures. Out of the central share of Rs. 247.872 crore, the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the PMMSY has so far released a sum of Rs. 149.03 crore to the Government of Andhra Pradesh for development of fisheries and aquaculture in the State.
This information was given by Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26 with financial allocation of Rs. 4800 Crore
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme”  for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26 with financial allocation of Rs. 4800 Crore.
Comprehensive development of villages of blocks on northern border thus improving the quality of life of people living in identified border villages. This will help in encouraging people to stay in their native locations in border areas and reversing the outmigration from these villages adding to improved security of the border.
The scheme will provide funds for development of essential infrastructure and creation of livelihood opportunities in 19 Districts and 46 Border blocks 4 states and 1 UT along the northern land border of the country which will help in achieving inclusive growth and retaining the populatiion in the border areas. In the first phase 663 Villages will be taken up in the programme.
The scheme aids to identify and develop the economic drivers based on local natural human and other resources of the border villages on northern border and development of growth centres on “Hub and Spoke Model” through promotion of social entrepreneurship, empowerment of youth and women through skill development and entrepreneurship, leveraging the tourism potential through promotioon of local cultural, traditional knowledge and heritage and development of sustainable eco-agribusinesses on the concept of “One village-One product” through community based organisations, Cooperatives, SHGs, NGOs etc.
Vibrant Village Action Plans will be created by the district adminstration with the help of Gram Panchayats. 100 % saturation of Central and state schemes will be ensured.
Key outcomes that have been attempted are, connectivity with all weather road, drinking water, 24x7 electricty – Solar and wind energy to be given focuseed attention, mobile and internet connectivity. Tourist centers, multi-purpose centers and health and wellness Centers.
There will not be overlap with Border Area Development Programme. Out of financial allocation of Rs. 4800 Crore 2500 crore rupees will be used for roads.
Prime Minister's Office
PM tweets on Afghanistan’s Ambassador’s experience with an Indian doctor
Your experience has the essence of fragrance of India-Afghanistan relations: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today commented on a tweet by Afghanistan’s Ambassador in India Mr Farid Mamundzay. The Ambassador had posted a moving account of his visit to an Indian doctor who refused to charge him when he came to know that his patient was the Afghan Ambassador to India, saying that he will not charge a brother. The tweet was in Hindi. The Prime Minister said that this incident, shared by the Ambassador has the essence of fragrance of the India-Afghanistan relations.
The Prime Minister also asked him to visit Haripura of Rajasthan, where he was invited in a comment and also to Haripura of Gujarat which has its own history.
Today is National Doctor’s day.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari approves 4-Laning of Bhiwani-Hansi road section of NH-148B under Bharatmala Pariyojana in Haryana worth Rs.1322.13 Crore
In a series of tweets Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari informed 4-Laning of Bhiwani-Hansi road section of NH-148B under Bharatmala Pariyojana in Bhiwani and Hisar districts has been approved on HAM in the state of Haryana with a budget of Rs.1322.13 Crore. He said the project would provide fast movement & good inter-district connectivity in Haryana.
The Minister said the development of this section would also improve the overall efficiency of the long route traffic and freight movement that would ensure smooth and safe traffic flow as well as substantial reduction in travel time and reduced Vehicle Operating Cost .The project would give a boost to the basic infrastructure in Haryana that would give momentum to the overall economic development of the region, he added.
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Ministry of Steel
Union Steel Minister dedicates Jindal Steel & Power’s 14 lakh tons per annum TMT Rebar Mill at Angul to Nation
One of the largest and ultra-modern rebar mills in the World
The Minister also visited JSP’s World’s First Coal Gasification Plant for Steelmaking, using locally available high ash coal, at Angul
Union Steel Minister Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh dedicated TMT Rebar Mill of Jindal Steel & Power  today at its 6 MTPA integrated steel complex at Angul. The TMT Rebar Mill of 14 lakh tons per annum Capacity is one of the World’s largest and the most modern Rebar Mill. JSP’s Chairman Mr. Naveen Jindal and Managing Director Mr. VR Sharma and CEO Steel Mr. D.K. Saraogi facilitated the Union Minister while visiting the Plant facilities on the occasion. Mrs. Rasika Chaube, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Steel was also present during the programme.
“India has become the second-largest steel producer in the world, leaving behind major economies. The maximum amount of steel has been produced from Odisha. I appreciate JSP for building such a beautiful mega steel plant in Odisha,” said Shri Singh. He also appreciated JSP’s plan to expand the capacity of the steel plant to 25.2 MTPA. “By 2030, about 10 percent of India’s steel will be produced from Angul, Odisha by JSP” he added. The minister especially expressed his appreciation for JSP’s effort to supply Liquid Medical Oxygen to the country during COVID-19 as its CSR initiative.
The Union Minister along with a team of senior officials of the Ministry of Steel also visited the Coal Gasification Plant , the first of its kind in steelmaking. The CGP uses high ash, locally available non-coking coal to supply synthetic gas to the world’s first syngas-based DRI plant. The technology can harness the abundant coal reserve of the country and make India Atmanirbhar in meeting its coal requirement and reduce the dependence on imported coking coal. Steel Minister and his team visited India’s largest blast furnace, the Plate Mill producing the widest plates and various other units of the mega steel complex.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Plantations under CAMPA
Plantations taken up in various States under Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority  are regularly monitored by State Forest Departments through internal monitoring and evaluation mechanism of the States and also through third party monitoring by external agencies. Forest Survey of India also carries out analysis of geo-spatial data  of plantations being uploaded by the State Forest Departments on e-Green Watch portal for accuracy of location, area and year of plantation. State Forest Departments also conduct on-ground surveys of the plantations raised under CAMPA fund and submit the Monitoring report to the Ministry.
As per information received from various State CAMPA Authorities, there is no incidences of non-existence of plantation raised under CAMPA fund reported so far.
This information was given by Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Health Measures For Women From Deprived Sections
Government of India has taken several steps through a whole of Government and whole of society approach to mitigate the health and non-health related impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the community. These include the vulnerable population groups like the socio-economic deprived groups and those engaged in manual scavenging and other sanitation workers.
Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare provides requisite technical, logistical and financial support to all States/UTs to manage various facets of COVID-19 pandemic management. The Ministry provides technical guidance for managing various aspects of COVID-19 including surveillance, containment, testing, travel advisories, clinical management protocols, home isolation for mild/asymptomatic cases etc.
Manual scavenger families, among other vulnerable groups are included in the eligible list of beneficiaries under PM-JAY providing cashless patient treatment of up to Rs. 5 Lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary healthcare hospitalizations. Under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan package, women account holders of PM-Jan-Dhan Yojana were given an ex-gratia of Rs. 500 per month for three months.
As per Ministry of Women and Child Development, women who are victims of such violence are covered under Ujjawala Scheme of Ministry of Women and Child Development. The scheme provides rehabilitation services through basic amenities/needs such as shelter, food, clothing, medical treatment including counselling, legal aid, vocational training and facilitates reintegration of the victims into the family and society at large.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
PARTIAL PHASE OF LUNAR ECLIPSE WILL BE VISIBLE IN INDIA ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021
According to the India Meteorological Department :
A total eclipse of the Moon will occur on May 26, 2021 .From India, just after moonrise, ending of partial phase of the eclipse will be visible for a short span of time from north eastern parts of India, some parts of West Bengal, some costal parts of Odisha and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
The eclipse will be visible in the region covering South America, North America, Asia, Australia, Antarctica, the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean.
The partial phase of the eclipse will begin at 15h.15m IST. The total phase will begin at 16h39m IST. The total phase will end at16 h 58m IST. The partial phase will end at 18h 23m IST.
The next lunar eclipse will be visible from India on November 19,2021. It will be a partiallunar eclipse. The ending of the partial phase of which will be visible for a very short span of time just after moonrise from extreme north eastern parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
Lunar eclipse occurs on a full moon day when the Earth comes in between the Sunand the Moon and when all the three objects are aligned. A total lunar eclipse will occur when the whole Moon comes under the umbral shadow of the Earth and the partial lunar eclipse occurs when only a part of the Moon comes under the umbral shadow of the Earth.
DURATION OF PARTIAL PHASE OF THE ECLIPSE VISIBLE FROM SOME OF THE PLACES OF INDIA ON MAY 26
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PLACES
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Moon Rise time 
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Duration of ending of the partial phase will be visible after moonrise
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h m
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in Minutes
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Agartala
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18 06
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17
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Aizawl
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17 59
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24
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Kolkata
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18 15
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08
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Cherrapunji
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18 06
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17
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Cooch Behar
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18 18
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05
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DiamondHarbour
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18 15
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08
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Digha
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18 16
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07
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Guwahati
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18 09
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14
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Imphal
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17 56
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27
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Itanagar
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18 02
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21
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Kohima
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17 57
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26
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Lumding
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18 01
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22
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Malda
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18 21
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02
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North Lakhimpur
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18 00
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23
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Paradeep
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18 18
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05
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Pashighat
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17 57
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26
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Port Blair
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17 38
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45
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Puri
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18 21
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02
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Shillong
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18 06
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17
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Sibsagar
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17 58
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25
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Silchar
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18 01
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22
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Lifting of restrictions in lockdown comes as a big relief for retailers in the region
Chandigarh, May 22, 2020
Lifting of restrictions in lockdown has come as a big relief for retailers in the region. The order of Ministry of Home Affairs dated 17.05.2020 extended lockdown till May end, permitting all activities except those which are specifically prohibited. Following this, State Governments in the region have further eased restrictions allowing resumption of commercial activities.
Sunil Kumar, a shopkeeper in Chandigarh thanked the government for allowing opening of shops during lockdown and said this will also help workers to earn their livelihood. He also said necessary precautions are being taken like maintaining social distancing among the customers, availability of sanitizer in the shops, etc. A shopkeeper in Shastri Market in Chandigarh said they are taking all the measures in light of the COVID-19. Another shopkeeper from Chandigarh said it is good to work as they were doing nothing for the last two months. This will help him earn his livelihood.

https://twitter.com/PIBChandigarh/status/1263352746213695489?s=09 

https://twitter.com/PIBChandigarh/status/1263353548542144513?s=09 

https://twitter.com/PIBChandigarh/status/1263356372411793408?s=09 
Blacksmith Billu Khan in Malerkotla from Punjab is happy to be back to work after the government allows opening up of most establishments. He said that he has opened his shop after 42 days.

https://twitter.com/PIBChandigarh/status/1263714341599145985?s=20 
As per the orders, in the containment zones, only essential activities shall be allowed. There shall be strict perimeter control to ensure that there is no movement of people in or out of these zones, except for medical emergencies and for maintaining supply of essential goods and services.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
Increase in Educational Assistance Scholarships for Children of Mine Workers
Goa| September 12, 2022
Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has increased the educational assistance scholarship for the children of mine labourers from the states of Maharashtra and Goa, as well as Union Territories of Dadra, Nagar Haveli and Diu-Daman for the current academic year i.e. 2022-23.
The process of online registration for increased scholarship has started on the national scholarship portal https://scholarships.gov.in.
The annual scholarship for 1st to 4th Standard is Rs 1,000; Rs. 1500 for 5th to 8th Standard students; Rs 2,000 for 9th and 10th Standard; Rs. 3,000 for 11th and 12th Standard; Rs. 6,000 for ITI, Polytechnic, BSc Agriculture and pursuing other degrees courses; Rs 25,000 scholarship is for B.E., M.B.B.S. and MBA students.
The last for online Applications for Pre-Matric scholarship is 30th September 2022 and Post Matric applications can be submitted till 31st October 2022.
For queries and detailed information regarding online application, the department has requested to contact Ministry of Labour and Employment, Nagpur headquarters on telephone number 0712-2510200 or e-mail wcngp-labour[at]nic[dot]in..
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
NPDD Scheme
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying  is implementing National Programme for Dairy Development  scheme with the objective to create/strengthen infrastructure for Production of quality milk, Procurement, Processing and Marketing of Milk & Milk Products through the State Implementing Agency.
DAHD has received 164 proposals from various State Governments under NPDD from March 2014 to till date. As on 25.02.2020, 129 new projects have been approved in 28 States and 2 UTs with total outlay of Rs.1535.17 crore  during 2014-15 to 2019-20.
An amount of Rs. 23.57 crore has been released to Andhra Pradesh Dairy Development Cooperative Federation under NPDD scheme during 2014-15 to 2019-20.
This information was given in a written reply by the the Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Dr.Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 184.97 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 15.62 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,84,97,44,495
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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15,62,61,306
More than 184.97 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 15.62 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Textiles
EPCH Participates in INDEX DESIGN FAIR 2022 at Dubai, UAE
Projects India as a profitable business destination
More than 500 companies participated and attracted over 20,000 trade visitors
Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts  set-up an exclusive Handicrafts of India pavilion along with member exporters in Index 2022 - Design Fair from 24 – 26 May, 2022. The EPCH India pavilion was Inaugurated by Dr. Aman Puri Consul General, Consulate General of India at Dubai in the presence of Shri Rajesh Kumar Jain - Member COA EPCH, Shri Abhishek Jindal - Member, Central Regional Committee EPCH and participating exporters.
Dr. Rakesh Kumar, DG EPCH informed that this year, 29 out of 50 Indian companies participated in INDEX Fair. The member got positive response from the buyers on their exclusive products range of candles, wooden handicrafts items, textiles furnishing, leather products, lamps and lighting, ceramics, and rugs and carpets. More than 500 companies participated and attract over 20,000 trade visitors in this edition of Index 2022 after a gap of 2 year Covid Pandemic. Prominent member exporters from Moradabad Mr. Ashok Arora Member COA EPCH and Mohd. Shamsi visited EPCH pavilion at the fair.
The Middle East countries including UAE are important markets for Indian handicrafts with exports of more than 2485.74 INR crores. The recently signed India-UAE FTA will pave way for enhanced exports growth to the WANA region, Dr. Kumar added.
EPCH is a nodal organisation responsible for promotion of exports of handcrafted products from India to various global destinations and project India’s image abroad as a reliable supplier at competitive prices
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 75.89 Cr
Recovery Rate currently at 97.62%
27,176 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  is 1.05% of Total Cases
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 82 days
With the administration of 61,15,690 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, country’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage surpassed the cumulative figure of 75.89Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 76,68,216 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,65,064
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2nd Dose
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86,27,893
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,39,480
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2nd Dose
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1,41,57,234
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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30,62,20,932
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2nd Dose
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4,70,46,927
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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14,55,58,893
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2nd Dose
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6,43,69,047
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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9,41,72,886
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2nd Dose
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5,00,53,921
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Total
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75,89,12,277
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country.
The recovery of 38,012 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,25,22,171.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.62%.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 80 consecutive days now.
27,176 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload is presently 3,51,087. Active cases presently constitute 1.05% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of
16,10,829tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 54.60 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 2.00% remains less than 3% for the last 82 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be1.69%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 3% for last 16 days and below 5% for 99 consecutive days now.